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Colonial.
Island of Jersey , and I am proud to say to you this evening that a more consistent , zealous , body of Masons does not exist . True it is , we have occasionally to pass through trials similar to that which now makes your hearts bleed . The wheat and the tares , you know , must grow together ; but , as a body , the Masons of Jersey stand almost unequalled in affection , in perseverance ; and I must confess to you that the officers and members of Lodges La Cesaree and St . Aubin ' s in particular have so
completely gained my affections , that at the thought of them my heart leaps for joy , ancl , pardon me , but I cannot altogether divest myself of the wish that I had but the wings of a dove to enable me fly over seas ancl lands till I alighted in their arms . Brethren , I am afraid I shall prove a very unworthy representative of such worthy men ; but , however feebly and imperfectly I may fulfil my task , you will , I trust , ere I leave you , be
convinced that although in the Channel Islands—we are as it were at the west end of our earthly lodge , yet that we seek to follow the Bright Star of the East , for we , too , have seen it and are disposed also to worship at the shrine of brotherly love ancl of truth . Brethren , we are Masons—not in name only I trust , but for the accomplishment of a high and holy object . It is ours to raise up amid tho fragments of our fallen race the superstructure of mortality ; it is ours to foster the development of
virtue ; it is ours to build up a temple to the goddess of love in every land , in every community , in every family , and iu every heart . Let us , then , not leave our task unfulfilled , so that when our Great Master calls us to account we may be found faithful stewards . Accept , brethren , my thanks for your fraternal reception , and be assured that if blessed with health among you , I shall not eat the bread or idleness , but trust I may always be found steadfast , immoveable , abounding in good words and works .
Bro . Descroizelles , R . L . T . E ., then proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Masters aud Past Masters , both present and absent , of tbe lodges of this city . Bro . Lissa , P . i ! ., and Bro . II . J . Jourdain , P . M ., replied . The Rev . Bro . De la Mare then asked permission from the chair to propose a toast . On rising he said he hoped that the toast which he was about to propose would not be considered
impertinent and out of place . It was a favour that he was about to ask of his brethren , one that would be gratifying to his own feelings . He was a child of Lodge La Cesaree and he felt he could not forget his mother , he loved her , and the very mention of her name was music in his ears . He had promised his brethren of that lodge as well as that of St . Aubin ' s to bear them in mind . He felt he need not have made that promise , for he could notif he wouldforget themthey had entire
pos-, , , session of his heart , and in his Masonic labours in Mauritius , he would be very much influenced by the thought that the mother expected much from the child , although she forgot to wean him before she permitted him to go and fight for himself in the world . He felt he was a connecting link between the lodges here and those at home—they would learn to know each other , and thereby helon each other in the good work . He then dwelt largel
p y on the state of prosperity of La Ccs iree , —alluding to some disssntion and trouble from which she has emerged bright as the sun from the clouds . The rev . brother spoke of the Temple in course of construction in the Island of Jersey , remarking that he hoped it would prove a bond of union to all lodges in Jersey . He alluded to the W . M . of La Cesaree ancl St . Aubin's in terms of the greatest affection . Of the first he said he had seen him
work the three degrees under circumstances calculated to shake almost a cedar of Lebanon , and had brought the lodge happily through one of the most severe trials that she could experience . Of Dr . Hopkins , W . M . of St . Aubin's , be said he could only wish he was in Mauritius , which by the way , was a proper place for him as he was suffering from asthma . He was proud to know him . Ho hoped to be in constant communication withliim , and would obtain a few copies of his lectureswhich he was
, sure would be highly prized . But he must have done , and proposed — " The Lodges La Cesaree and St . Aubin in Jersey . " This toast was received with due honour and cheers . During the evening several songs wore sung . At 10 p . m ., the W . M . called upon the J . W . to give the last toast . " To all Distressed Masons , & c . " The brethren separated highly pleased with their work .
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The STRENGTH OE FOOLS . — There are none can baffle men of sense but fools ; on whom they can make no impression .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen ancl junior members of the Royal Family are still in privacy in Scotland , enjoying the beautiful summer weather . On Tuesday , the Queen ' s birthday was celebrated with more than the usual honours , and the household troops were inspected by the Princess of Wales . In the evening a state concert was held at Buckingham Palace , where the
Prince and Princess of Wales appeared as representing her Majesty . The attendance of the nobility and of the diplomatic corps was numerous , and the scene was a very brilliant one . Cambridge is all astir preparing for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales . The stay of their Royal Highness will extend over three days—from Thursday , the 2 nd of June , -until
the following Saturday . On this occasion tbe university will confer the honorary degree of LL . D . upon the Prince , avid upon several other persons of distinction , including the Duke of Cambridge , Prince I _ onis of Hesse , Lord Palmerston , and Lord Granville .
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . —The HOUSE OE LORDS sat for the first time after the Whitsun holidays on Monday last , when the Lord Chancellor , in reply to some remarks from Lord Derby , denied that he had asserted that the University of Oxford had been guilty of a breach of faith iu not having endowed Professor Jowett ' s chair after they had received certain pecuniary
exemptions solely with that object . At the same time , however ho condemned the conduct of the University in this matter , and his views were supported by his colleague , Lord Granville . — The County Courts Reform Bill was read a second time , after some discussion , iu which Lord Brougham ancl other peers took part . Their Lordships adjourned shortly before nine o ' clock
till Thursday . In the HOUSE OE COMMONS on Thursday , May 19 , in answer to a question fro . n Mr . Whiteside , Mr . Layard was unable to conform or contradict the statements which had appeared in the newspapers to the effect that , notwithstanding the armistice , the Prussians continued to levy forced contributions iu Jutland . Sir John Pakington asked
whether it was true that the powerful Austrian squadron which recently left one of the French ports had entered the Baltic , but the Government could give no information respecting the movements of this flotilla beyond what has been known for several days—namely , that the Austrian Admiral had taken his ships into the North Sea . —Sir George Grey introduced a
bill for the amendment of the Highways Act . The remaining business was unimportant . On Friday , the Marquis of Hartington stated , in reply to a question , that two battalions of Guards and one of the Line had been ordered home from Canada , ancl that it was not intended
to send out troops to supply their place . —In answer to a question from Mr . Whiteside , Lord Palmerston ( who was loudly cheered by both sides of the House on his re-appearance in his place ) said it was clearly laid down as one of the conditions of the armistice between Denmark and Germany that the levying of forced contributions should cease during the suspension of hostilities . " There was , however , some ambiguity in the
understanding between the parties as to whether contributions ordered before the armistice was concluded should be levied . "The House rejected by a large majority a resolution moved by Colonel North proposing that a further allowance should be made to Captain Grant , the inventor of the well-known military cooking apparatus . After a discussion on the affairs of China
and the AsViantee war , the House want into Committee of Supply on the Civil Service Estimates , and several votes were agreed to . On Monday , Sir John . Hay , Sir J . Elphinstone , and Mr * Dillwyn addressed questions to the Government respecting Mr .
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Colonial.
Island of Jersey , and I am proud to say to you this evening that a more consistent , zealous , body of Masons does not exist . True it is , we have occasionally to pass through trials similar to that which now makes your hearts bleed . The wheat and the tares , you know , must grow together ; but , as a body , the Masons of Jersey stand almost unequalled in affection , in perseverance ; and I must confess to you that the officers and members of Lodges La Cesaree and St . Aubin ' s in particular have so
completely gained my affections , that at the thought of them my heart leaps for joy , ancl , pardon me , but I cannot altogether divest myself of the wish that I had but the wings of a dove to enable me fly over seas ancl lands till I alighted in their arms . Brethren , I am afraid I shall prove a very unworthy representative of such worthy men ; but , however feebly and imperfectly I may fulfil my task , you will , I trust , ere I leave you , be
convinced that although in the Channel Islands—we are as it were at the west end of our earthly lodge , yet that we seek to follow the Bright Star of the East , for we , too , have seen it and are disposed also to worship at the shrine of brotherly love ancl of truth . Brethren , we are Masons—not in name only I trust , but for the accomplishment of a high and holy object . It is ours to raise up amid tho fragments of our fallen race the superstructure of mortality ; it is ours to foster the development of
virtue ; it is ours to build up a temple to the goddess of love in every land , in every community , in every family , and iu every heart . Let us , then , not leave our task unfulfilled , so that when our Great Master calls us to account we may be found faithful stewards . Accept , brethren , my thanks for your fraternal reception , and be assured that if blessed with health among you , I shall not eat the bread or idleness , but trust I may always be found steadfast , immoveable , abounding in good words and works .
Bro . Descroizelles , R . L . T . E ., then proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Masters aud Past Masters , both present and absent , of tbe lodges of this city . Bro . Lissa , P . i ! ., and Bro . II . J . Jourdain , P . M ., replied . The Rev . Bro . De la Mare then asked permission from the chair to propose a toast . On rising he said he hoped that the toast which he was about to propose would not be considered
impertinent and out of place . It was a favour that he was about to ask of his brethren , one that would be gratifying to his own feelings . He was a child of Lodge La Cesaree and he felt he could not forget his mother , he loved her , and the very mention of her name was music in his ears . He had promised his brethren of that lodge as well as that of St . Aubin ' s to bear them in mind . He felt he need not have made that promise , for he could notif he wouldforget themthey had entire
pos-, , , session of his heart , and in his Masonic labours in Mauritius , he would be very much influenced by the thought that the mother expected much from the child , although she forgot to wean him before she permitted him to go and fight for himself in the world . He felt he was a connecting link between the lodges here and those at home—they would learn to know each other , and thereby helon each other in the good work . He then dwelt largel
p y on the state of prosperity of La Ccs iree , —alluding to some disssntion and trouble from which she has emerged bright as the sun from the clouds . The rev . brother spoke of the Temple in course of construction in the Island of Jersey , remarking that he hoped it would prove a bond of union to all lodges in Jersey . He alluded to the W . M . of La Cesaree ancl St . Aubin's in terms of the greatest affection . Of the first he said he had seen him
work the three degrees under circumstances calculated to shake almost a cedar of Lebanon , and had brought the lodge happily through one of the most severe trials that she could experience . Of Dr . Hopkins , W . M . of St . Aubin's , be said he could only wish he was in Mauritius , which by the way , was a proper place for him as he was suffering from asthma . He was proud to know him . Ho hoped to be in constant communication withliim , and would obtain a few copies of his lectureswhich he was
, sure would be highly prized . But he must have done , and proposed — " The Lodges La Cesaree and St . Aubin in Jersey . " This toast was received with due honour and cheers . During the evening several songs wore sung . At 10 p . m ., the W . M . called upon the J . W . to give the last toast . " To all Distressed Masons , & c . " The brethren separated highly pleased with their work .
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The STRENGTH OE FOOLS . — There are none can baffle men of sense but fools ; on whom they can make no impression .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen ancl junior members of the Royal Family are still in privacy in Scotland , enjoying the beautiful summer weather . On Tuesday , the Queen ' s birthday was celebrated with more than the usual honours , and the household troops were inspected by the Princess of Wales . In the evening a state concert was held at Buckingham Palace , where the
Prince and Princess of Wales appeared as representing her Majesty . The attendance of the nobility and of the diplomatic corps was numerous , and the scene was a very brilliant one . Cambridge is all astir preparing for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales . The stay of their Royal Highness will extend over three days—from Thursday , the 2 nd of June , -until
the following Saturday . On this occasion tbe university will confer the honorary degree of LL . D . upon the Prince , avid upon several other persons of distinction , including the Duke of Cambridge , Prince I _ onis of Hesse , Lord Palmerston , and Lord Granville .
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . —The HOUSE OE LORDS sat for the first time after the Whitsun holidays on Monday last , when the Lord Chancellor , in reply to some remarks from Lord Derby , denied that he had asserted that the University of Oxford had been guilty of a breach of faith iu not having endowed Professor Jowett ' s chair after they had received certain pecuniary
exemptions solely with that object . At the same time , however ho condemned the conduct of the University in this matter , and his views were supported by his colleague , Lord Granville . — The County Courts Reform Bill was read a second time , after some discussion , iu which Lord Brougham ancl other peers took part . Their Lordships adjourned shortly before nine o ' clock
till Thursday . In the HOUSE OE COMMONS on Thursday , May 19 , in answer to a question fro . n Mr . Whiteside , Mr . Layard was unable to conform or contradict the statements which had appeared in the newspapers to the effect that , notwithstanding the armistice , the Prussians continued to levy forced contributions iu Jutland . Sir John Pakington asked
whether it was true that the powerful Austrian squadron which recently left one of the French ports had entered the Baltic , but the Government could give no information respecting the movements of this flotilla beyond what has been known for several days—namely , that the Austrian Admiral had taken his ships into the North Sea . —Sir George Grey introduced a
bill for the amendment of the Highways Act . The remaining business was unimportant . On Friday , the Marquis of Hartington stated , in reply to a question , that two battalions of Guards and one of the Line had been ordered home from Canada , ancl that it was not intended
to send out troops to supply their place . —In answer to a question from Mr . Whiteside , Lord Palmerston ( who was loudly cheered by both sides of the House on his re-appearance in his place ) said it was clearly laid down as one of the conditions of the armistice between Denmark and Germany that the levying of forced contributions should cease during the suspension of hostilities . " There was , however , some ambiguity in the
understanding between the parties as to whether contributions ordered before the armistice was concluded should be levied . "The House rejected by a large majority a resolution moved by Colonel North proposing that a further allowance should be made to Captain Grant , the inventor of the well-known military cooking apparatus . After a discussion on the affairs of China
and the AsViantee war , the House want into Committee of Supply on the Civil Service Estimates , and several votes were agreed to . On Monday , Sir John . Hay , Sir J . Elphinstone , and Mr * Dillwyn addressed questions to the Government respecting Mr .